GWO Fire Awareness (FAW)
Basic fire safety training for the offshore renewables industry
17 Apr 2026
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Dates
Description
The aim of this course is to give the delegates the basic knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical training.
Delegates should be able to prevent fires, make appropriate judgements when evaluating a fire, manage evacuation of personnel and ensure all are safely accounted for in the event of an unmanageable fire. If the incident is judged to be safe, the delegates should be able to efficiently extinguish an initial fire by using basic hand held firefighting equipment.
Learning Objectives
- The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the development and spread of fire
- The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the causes of fires in wind turbines and the related dangers
- The Delegates are able to identify any sign of a fire in a wind turbine environment
- The Delegates are able to demonstrate knowledge of the contingency plans in a wind turbine environment, including smoke detection and emergency escape procedures
- The Delegates are able to demonstrate correct actions for discovering a fire including correct use and fire extinguishing using firefighting equipment in a WTG
Prerequisites
- All personnel participating in Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
- The Delegates shall also have a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the BST training.
Certification
GWO Fire Awareness (FA)
Revalidation
2 years
Who is this course for?
Persons preparing for a career in the offshore renewables industry
Price
£50 excl. VAT
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